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1. Written discussion of the Dedicant's understanding of each of
the following nine virtues: wisdom, piety, vision, courage,
integrity, perseverance, hospitality, moderation and
fertility. The Dedicant may also include other virtues, if
desired, and compare them to these nine. (125 words min. each)
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2. Short essays on each of the eight ADF High Days including a
discussion of the meaning of each feast (125 words min. each)
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3. Short book reviews on at least: 1 Indo-European studies title,
1 preferred ethnic study title and 1 modern Paganism title. These
titles can be selected from the recommended reading list in the
Dedicant Program manual or the ADF web site, or chosen by the
student, with prior approval of the Preceptor. (325 word
min. each)
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4. A brief description, with photos if possible, of the Dedicant's
home shrine and plans for future improvements. (150 words min.)
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5. An essay focusing on the Dedicant's understanding of the
meaning of the Two Powers meditation or other form of 'grounding
and centering', as used in meditation and ritual. This account
should include impressions and insights that the Dedicant gained
from practical experience. (300 word min)
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6. An essay or journal covering the Dedicant's personal experience
of building mental discipline, through the use of meditation,
trance, or other systematic techniques on a regular basis. The
experiences in the essay or journal should cover at least a five
months period. (800 words min.)
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7. An account of the Dedicant's efforts to work with nature, honor
the Earth, and understand the impacts and effects of the
Dedicant's lifestyle choices on the environment and/or the local
ecosystem and how she or he could make a difference to the
environment on a local level. (500 word min)
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8. A brief account of each High Day ritual attended or performed by the
Dedicant in a twelve month period. High Days attended/performed might be
celebrated with a local grove, privately, or with another Neopagan
group. At least 4 of the rituals attended/ performed during the training
period must be ADF-style. (100 words min. each)
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9. ONE essay describing the Dedicant's understanding of and relationship
to EACH of the Three Kindred: the Spirits of Nature, the Ancestors and
the Gods. ( 300 words min. for each Kindred and 1000 words total)
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10. A brief account of the efforts of the Dedicant to develop and
explore a personal (or Grove-centered) spiritual practice, drawn from a
specific culture or combination of cultures. (600 words min.)
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11.The text of the Dedicant's Oath Rite and a self-evaluation of the
Dedicant's performance of the rite. (500 word min.)
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